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Area code 980

Area code 980 covers Charlotte, North Carolina. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: North Carolina Major City: Charlotte Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 704/980
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 980?

Area code 980 is assigned to Charlotte and the surrounding region in North Carolina. Calls to numbers that start with 980 are routed to this area.

Area code 980 shares its territory with 704. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Mecklenburg CountyGaston CountyCabarrus CountyUnion CountyIredell CountyCleveland CountyRowan CountyStanly CountyLincoln CountyAnson County

Line types

  • Mobile 33.56%
  • Landline 66.44%
02 / MAP

Area code 980 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Charlotte

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeCharlotte, NC--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Charlotte

WITHIN THE US980 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 980 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 980 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 980 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 980 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 980 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 980 555 0123
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Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 980

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Sinch
27%
Bandwidth
12%
AT&T
12%
Lumen Technologies
7%
Metro by T-Mobile
6%
Others
36%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
40%
T-Mobile USA
32%
AT&T Mobility
17%
Sinch
9%
Boost Mobile
2%
Others
1%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 980

450 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(980) 200 Landline Charlotte Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(980) 201 Landline Charlotte Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NC
(980) 202 Mobile Charlotte T-Mobile USASUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA
(980) 203 Landline Gastonia SinchONVOY, LLC - NC
(980) 205 Mobile Charlotte AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(980) 206 Landline Troutman InfobipPEERLESS NETWORK OF NORTH CAROLINA, LLC - NC
(980) 207 Landline Charlotte SpectrumTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC
(980) 208 Mobile Charlotte T-Mobile USASUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA
(980) 209 Landline Charlotte SinchONVOY, LLC - NC
(980) 210 Mobile Monroe T-Mobile USASUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA

Showing 10 of 450 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 980

Where is area code 980 used?
Area code 980 serves Charlotte and the surrounding area in North Carolina, including Mecklenburg County, Gaston County, Cabarrus County, Union County, Iredell County.
What city is area code 980 from?
The main city of area code 980 is Charlotte, NC.
What time zone is area code 980 in?
Area code 980 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 980 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 704. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 980 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 980 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 980 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 980 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 980 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 980?
Most landline blocks belong to Sinch and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 980 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 66.44% of the number blocks are landline, 33.56% mobile.
How do I save a 980 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 980 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 980?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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